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Anantamul Hemidesmus Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today Hemidesmus is still used for treating venereal diseases, and it can stimulate the appetite and improve general overall health. Hemidsemus is also used to treat chronic rheumatism, gravel, dyspepsia, fever, asthma, bronchitis, and leucorrhoea. It is also a blood purifier. Traditional Ayurvedic Uses: febrifuge, diuretic, antidiarrheal, lactagogue, skin cleanser and tonic. Found in many medical and cosmetic facial packs. Also called 'Sugandha' because of the wonderful fragrance of these roots. Should not be boiled. Modern studies have demonstrated the antibacterial activity of the root extract and essential oil. Clinical trials have shown a benefit in ringworm infection and for malnutrition. The clinically used doses are considered safe and beneficial, but overdose can be toxic. Botanical Name: Hemidesmus indicus Plant Family: Asclepiadaceae Common name: Anantamul (Sanskrit), Indian Sarsaparilla (English), Nunnari Asclepias, Periploca indica, Pseudosarsa Action: · alterative [an agent capable of favorably altering or changing unhealthy conditions of the body and tending to restore normal bodily function, usually by improving nutrition] · depurative [an agent that cleanses and purifies the system, especially the blood] · diaphoretic [an agent that promotes perspiration] · diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system] · immunosuppressant · tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being] Uses: Hemidesmus is often combined with the herb Picrorrhiza and is used for: BACTERIAL CONDITIONS · depraved conditions of the system · gonorrheal neuralgia · inveterate syphilis · pseudo- syphilis · mescurio- syphilis · struma in all its forms · thrush · venereal disease GENITO-URINARY CONDITIONS · nephritic complaints IMMUNE SYSTEM CONDITIONS: · autoimmune disease such as o rheumatism o rheumatoid arthritis Although mildly immunosuppressant Hemidesmus is very safe and non-toxic LYMPHATIC CONDITIONS · scrofula SKIN CONDITIONS · chronic skin diseases · chronic ulcers OTHER CONDITIONS · sore mouths of children.